Native ValveStreptococcus bovisEndocarditis and Refractory Transfusion Dependent Iron Deficiency Anaemia Associated with Concomitant Carcinoma of the Colon: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
2016 ◽
Vol 2016
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pp. 1-4
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Streptococcus bovisis found as a commensal organism in human gut and may become opportunistically pathogenic. Infective endocarditis is one of the commonest modes of presentation of this infection. The association betweenStreptococcus bovisendocarditis and colorectal cancer is well recognized. We report a case ofStreptococcus bovisendocarditis along with a refractory iron deficiency anaemia associated with concomitant carcinoma of ascending colon in a 63-year-old male. Cooccurrence of these two conditions may cause a challenge in the management. Considering the strong association of colon cancer withStreptococcus bovisendocarditis, a detailed screening colonoscopy is mandatory following the diagnosis of the latter.
2019 ◽
Vol 13
(10)
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pp. 933-938
2012 ◽
Vol 97
(Suppl 2)
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pp. A153-A153
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2014 ◽
Vol 99
(Suppl 2)
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pp. A360.2-A360